''The Longest Promise'' () is a 2023 Chinese television series starring

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and Ren Min. The series is based on the ''

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'' romance novel ''Zhu Yan'' by Cang Yue. It is the prequel of the 2021 series '' Mirror: A Tale of Twin Cities''. The series premiered on

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and WeTV on July 2, 2023, and concluded on July 20, 2023 with a total of 40 episodes.

Synopsis

Shi Ying is the crown prince of Kongsang. However, after being framed by the imperial consort Qiu Shui, he had to fake his death to escape from the palace. He was sent to Jiuyi mountain to cultivate. Later, he meets Zhu Yan, a princess of Chi Yi clan, who becomes his disciple.

Cast and characters

Main

as Shi Ying ** Jian Yuxi as young Shi Ying : The former crown prince of Kongsang, and the priest of grand preceptor. * Ren Min as Zhu Yan ** Li Xiyuan as young Zhu Yan : The princess of Chi Yi clan, and Shi Ying's disciple.

Supporting

;Kongsang Royal Family * Zeng Li as Bai Yan : The empress of Kongsang, and Shi Ying's mother. * He Shengming as Emperor Beimian * Ye Shengjia as Shi Yu : Shi Ying's younger half-brother. * Chen Zijan as Qing Yun : An imperial consort, and Shi Yu's mother. *

Chen Xinyu Chen Xinyu (born 24 November 1993), also known by her stage name Maggie Chen, is a Chinese actress. She made her acting debut in the TV drama ''The Master of the House'' (2013), and has since gone on to appear in numerous drama titles such as '' ...

as Qiu Shui : A merfolk and imperial consort. ;Jiuyi Mountain * Han Dong as Da Si Ming : The high priest of grand preceptor. * Li Mingde as Chong Ming : A divine bird of Jiuyi mountain. ;Bai Clan * Wang Churan as Bai Xuelu * Lu Yuxiao as Bai Xueying * Zhang Lei as Bai Jing'an : The king of Bai clan. * Fan Linfeng as Bai Fenglin ;Chi Yi Clan * Guo Jun as Zhu Gaozhao : King of Chi Yi clan, and Zhu Yan's father. * Yang Mingna as Zhu Changxiang : Zhu Gaozhao's wife, and Zhu Yan's mother * Ding Jie as Yu Fei : Zhu Yan's maid. ;Merfolk Clan * Fang Yilun as Zhi Yuan ;Others * Wang Ziqi as Qing Gang : The leader of Shadow Warriors. * Yu Xuanchen as Lan Xiqiao * Gallen Lo as Emperor Xing Zun : The founder of Kongsang continent. * Zhang Shuangli as Reverend Xuan Zhen * Ruan Shengwen as Qing Dongfang : The king of Azure clan. * Wang Yiyao as Ru Yi ;Huo Tu Tribe * Hei Zi as Old Lord * Hu Caihong as Big Consort *

Ci Sha Ci Sha (born Nuosu Muguyagu Jiwu Qisha; May 3, 1997) is a Chinese actor of Yi descent. He is known for playing the character Guo Jing in ''Jin Yong's Martial Arts World'' and Yang Jian in '' Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms'' and '' Cr ...

as Prince Ke Erke : Zhu Yan's marriage partner * Tong Hu as Big Wizard

Production

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commenced on March 2021 in the Hengdian World Studios. Filming of the series was completed in August 2021. On March 29, 2021, the official Weibo of ''The Longest Promise'' announced the lineup and released the posters of the lead cast.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Longest Promise, The 2023 Chinese television series debuts 2023 Chinese television series endings Chinese romantic fantasy television series Chinese television series Television series by Tencent Penguin Pictures Television shows based on Chinese novels Xianxia television series